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House prices in Bolsover District Council: average £182,759, +3.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Bolsover District Council received?
Bolsover District Council received 460 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does Bolsover District Council take to decide applications?
Bolsover District Council takes an average of -9 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Bolsover District Council?
Bolsover District Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Bolsover District Council?
Submit your representation to Bolsover District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bolsover District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Bolsover District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Bolsover District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 82 appeals were lodged against Bolsover District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Bolsover District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Bolsover District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Bolsover District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Bolsover District Council oversees a diverse area in Derbyshire, England, encompassing the town of Bolsover, the village of Clowne, and the town of Shirebrook, along with numerous villages and rural landscapes. As the local authority, the council is based in Clowne, which serves as a central hub for planning applications and community development within the district.

The council area encompasses 51 towns and villages, including Bolsover and Shirebrook. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Bolsover District Council received 460 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of -9 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (48), outline applications (27), full planning applications (21). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

82 planning appeals were lodged against Bolsover District Council decisions, of which 23 were allowed and 50 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Bolsover District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Bolsover District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.